Tax Intern

Job Description

2027 Tax Winter Internship – Quad Cities | UHY-US

The Tone:
This is a temporary, less than six-month internship at UHY-US, located in the Quad Cities. UHY is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to mid-sized businesses. This role is crucial for assisting clients with tax compliance and planning, helping interns develop foundational technical skills, and contributing to high-quality deliverables within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Quad Cities

• Team: Works collaboratively with internal teams and leaders.
• Mission: Prepare business and individual tax returns, gaining exposure to a diverse client base and contributing to client tax compliance and planning.
• Tech Stack: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint for Tax Research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct tax research to interpret and apply relevant tax laws, identify tax-saving opportunities, and assist with tax projections.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients to gather necessary information, address tax inquiries, and explain complex tax concepts clearly.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure adherence to tax regulations and deadlines by accurately filing returns and maintaining organized client files.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other tax professionals, share insights, and support senior team members on complex tax projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled at an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent certificate.
• Experience: 0 – 1 year of relevant experience.
• Skills: Tax preparation for various entities, tax research, financial information organization and review, client communication, and compliance documentation.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; actively working towards CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure or relevant certification; responsibility for completing minimum CPE credit requirement; proficiency with CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, and Checkpoint for Tax Research.